In this time before Christmas, there is a tremendous amount of hustle, bustle and stress. You may forget the reason for Christmas in the rush to find the right gifts for family and friends along with trying to balance all of the party invites with the food that you have to make for those parties. It can get quite stressful. Even for people who are not super busy, there are times around now where you may be feeling so stressed that you begin to feel depressed. You may start questioning why you are here. I ran across this poem from John Kendrick Bangs and thought it would be appropriate to put out there for people to remember...
By John Kendrick Bangs
"Is anybody happier
Because you passed his way?
Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today?
This day is almost over,
And its toiling time is through;
Is there anyone to utter now,
A friendly word for you?
"Can you say tonight in passing,
That you helped a single person,
Of the many that you passed?
Is a single heart rejoicing,
Over what you did or said?
"Does one whose hopes were fading,
Now with courage look ahead?
Think not on yesterday, nor trouble borrow
On what may be in store for you tomorrow;
But let today be your incessant care -
The past is past, tomorrow's in the air.
Who gives today the best that in him lies
Will find the road that leads to clearer skies."
Unti tomorrow...
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